by controllers | Jun 22, 2020 | Crisis Management, Trends
As the economy remains in a constant state of tumult, it’s hard to know if things are heading up, down, or sideways. While some may be confident, others are not so much, meaning that many controllers may have to make tough decisions to keep the business running even...
by controllers | Jun 16, 2020 | Technology, Trends
As a controller, you’ve likely seen the technology stack at your organization get bigger, broader, and more diverse. This decentralization of technology and democratization of purchasing has probably made your job easier in some respects and harder in others. However,...
by controllers | Jun 11, 2020 | COVID-19, Trends
It’s been a bumpy ride over the past three months. Fears over the coronavirus pandemic, global trade challenges, domestic tensions, and more have kept newsrooms busy. Unfortunately, while newsrooms might have been, many businesses didn’t have that experience. Layoffs,...
by controllers | Jun 2, 2020 | Finance, Trends
“Unprecedented times” is one of those terms that has been tossed out a lot recently. But now, with the lockdowns ending, economists have said that we are either headed for a recession… or that we are about to see “the best economic data in the history of this...
by controllers | May 8, 2020 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trends
The rise of the Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) has largely been heralded as one of the key factors driving business growth. Pushed by an increasing reliance on business intelligence tools and integrated software, KPIs use a variety of inputs and connect them in ways...
by controllers | Apr 27, 2020 | Finance, Trends
Controllers are often tasked with keeping the lights on. Strategic plans often get taken on by the CFO, and your job is all about steering the ship. However, this mentality, while necessary for your role and company success, is one that can leave you blindsided when...
